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Sarah Ochsner, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sarah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sarah. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Sarah is super nice and listens to all of my problems and makes me feel seen and heard. I love that she checks up on me regularly when I’m feeling overwhelmed and need some time to myself!

Reviewed November 2024

Sarah is very nice, professional and understanding. She listens and genuinely wants to help.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Sarah

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I graduated with a Bachelors in Counseling/Psychology at William Jessup University and a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy at Western Seminary. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I enjoy working with an individual who wants help. However, perhaps they feel stuck and they want someone to help them process things so that they can accomplish their goals. I use a client-centered approach with a warm and compassionate style. I believe that often times people know what they need but sometimes they also want support along the way to achieve their full potential. My hope is for my clients to feel happy and successful. I am excited to help you on your journey to lasting change. I have experience working with client's who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and as well as working with the whole family unit.

I am a busy mama of two. Therefore, I currently only have availability for sessions on nights and weekends. These sessions are approximately 30 minute in duration. I am licensed in California. Please note client's need to be in the state of CA during the session. Please know I value self care. I lead by example and take most holidays off to be with my family.

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Specialties

Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Coaching

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sarah Ochsner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356713002.

  • LMFT · California · 103079 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sarah Ochsner

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Great Thoughtful Attentive Caring Helped Recommend Understanding Amazing Wonderful

Sarah is super nice and listens to all of my problems and makes me feel seen and heard. I love that she checks up on me regularly when I’m feeling overwhelmed and need some time to myself!

Reviewed November 2024

Sarah is very nice, professional and understanding. She listens and genuinely wants to help.

Reviewed November 2024

Sarah listens and suggests awesome coping tools.

Reviewed November 2024

Sarah is compassionate and a natural encourager. Whenever I share with her she helps me validate my feelings and gives me clear guidance that I can apply immediately to improve my situation or negative self-talk. I enjoy working with her very much.

Reviewed August 2024

Sarah Ochsner has been really supportive and thoughtful, She has helped me get through a difficult point in my life. I am grateful for her understanding, and experience in dealing with issues. She is first class. Thank you

Reviewed August 2024

Very sweet and comforting lady, listens and asks thoughtful questions

Reviewed July 2024

Sarah is an amazing and attentive therapist. I appreciate that she checks in with you and works with you to identify your goals, struggles and strengths. I love the Better Help app that allows us to stay connected via multiple formats and provides me with the flexibility I need to see my therapist when I can.

Reviewed July 2024

Extremely kind and gives great input

Reviewed June 2024

It’s helpful

Reviewed June 2024

Sarah is a very considerate, caring individual that has helped me navigate through a very difficult chapter of my life. She is still my therapist at this time and I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking help. Thank you Sarah.

Reviewed April 2024

Sarah seems to know what I’m feeling underneath the surface and somehow knows what questions to ask to pull out of me what I don’t know is there. She’s great and I really enjoy her as my therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

Sarah is kind, thoughtful, and genuine. I’ve really enjoyed our conversations. She’s providing such great insight, and I look forward to our future sessions.

Reviewed January 2024

She’s a very kind, empathetic and caring therapist who’s helped me keep myself accountable and guide me in a desirable direction. I can’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed January 2024

She is very attentive, caring and thoughtful in her responses. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed July 2023

Very kind and understanding, wonderful communicator, kind hearted and always lends an ear. Would work with her again.

Reviewed February 2023

Sarah has been absolutely wonderful to work with! She is kind and intelligent. She sees who you are as an individual through all of the mess life can be. We’ve worked through a variety of issues in various areas of life. She listens fully, with empathy, and then provides tools to help better navigate life. I am a stronger person now than I was before we worked together. If you want someone who truly hears you and supports you through your growth, this is your gal!

Reviewed February 2023

Sarah is the best therapist I have ever had. She genuinely cares for me and is attentive to my problems. She is gentle and patient and I always feel like I can rely on her for helping though my tough times.

Reviewed November 2022

Great so far.

Reviewed November 2022

Sarah is an amazing listener and helps me to understand where issues are coming from and how to solve them. She’s been a steadfast support.

Reviewed August 2022

My first time having a therapist and I was nervous. I lucked out with Sarah. She’s giving me incredible info and teaching me new coping techniques.

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sarah Ochsner offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sarah Ochsner works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sarah Ochsner speak?

Sarah Ochsner speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sarah Ochsner have?

Sarah Ochsner has 7 years of experience.

Where is Sarah Ochsner licensed to practice?

Sarah Ochsner is licensed to practice in California.

Does Sarah Ochsner accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sarah Ochsner does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sarah Ochsner offer?

Sarah Ochsner offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sarah Ochsner?

Sarah Ochsner can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sarah Ochsner?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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